comfortscents Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Seems weird listing on the candle gallery because I mostly pour soaps, however I spend my whole summer trying to find vintage containers for my candles and I finally am getting some of these poured...criticism always welcome but remember I'm menopausal...lolVintage Sheep~April Scent Downy Waxhttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/rainbowtourist/100_1950.jpgVintage Bailey's Irish Cream Mugs ~ Bailey's Waxhttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/rainbowtourist/100_1949.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myst25872002 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I love those, they are so cute and different. Thanks for sharing the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty0317 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Wow. Those are definately different, and cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes432 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 They're all cute, but that sheep is super adorable. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted April 14, 2007 Author Share Posted April 14, 2007 Well the sheep isn't exactly my taste..it's a 1950's piece that I picked up at the flea market...sometimes I'll go to the flea market thinking "what scents do I need to get rid of?" lol...I hate all clean cotton, cotton blossom and downy scents...they bother me when I pour them..but I thought if I found some cute pieces that maybe I could kill two birds with one stone...I have several tubs just overflowing with flea market finds and the flea market will be opening up pretty soon here so I need to show hubby I actually have a purpose to my buying..lol...lotsa stuff going to be filled this week...I forgot how much I missed pouring candles.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katinka Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Those are really interesting and unique! I would never be able to manipulate wax like that - really jealous of you talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 How do you go about pricing your candles that are in vintage containers? Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjrhsk Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 That sounds like fun-going to the flea market looking for those kind of items. Enjoy yourself. They are very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Shhhhhhh...........That sheep is adorable. Don't you just love all the wonderful things you can find at flea markets. I love them. Nice ones, anyway. A lot of places don't have nice flea markets, or so I hear. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlena Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Those are the coolest containers I've ever seen! WOW, its interesting what a person can find at flea markets & garbage sales.....what a 'neat' idea & you do it with such Talent!! Great Job!! Thanks for Sharing:highfive: ~Carlena~www.carlenascreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayshapooh Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Those are super cute and I just love the sheep!Sandy~WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 They are neat, definitely different, but very nice. Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopsgirl Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 those are realy cute, i like the tea cups winking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadzilla Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Those are adorable! And I have just the thing for your menopausal state. *L* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexitan Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Those are adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breanna Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Those are so cute!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 These are for sale right? How do you test them? I mean they are one of kind containers, so do you burn them first, then refill them?I'd be afraid that b/c the sheep is old that it may break from the heat?Those Baileys cups are still made and sold at Christmas time-my MIL loves her Baileys and we got her that gift pack last year. I've wanted to make candles in old tea cups, but have always been afraid b/c you just never know how they will hold up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfortscents Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 I hope I remember all of the questions...yes the bailey's cup is still made however the first year they were made are numbered 1-100...my cups are # 86 and 87..that would make them about 30 years old so I consider that vintage. I also have a newer set of the bailey's mugs that I've kept for myself..there are subtle differences between the older ones and the modern ones.The sheep's diameter is about the same diameter of a bowl that I had..instead of triple wicking the sheep I only used 2 wicks so as not to overheat...I'm not at all worried about this piece breaking..of course the world is imperfect but this ceramic is very heavy..I would rather use this vintage piece than a crock from Dollar Tree...it's a substantial weight.I make teacups all of the time...I use bone china...even though it looks and feels very fragile..I've never had one crack from the heat..I've purchased some bowls from walmart that have gotten so hot they've cracked while the candle was burning but teacups never. Since I don't grubbie my bone china I use votive wicks and only single wick..I anchor all of my wicks with wick tabs...some people anchor their wicks by pouring about an inch of wax in letting it cool and they consider the wicks anchored..There's one particular seller on ebay that will take a small bowl, put 6 wicks in it and not anchor the wicks...she's a power seller...Because a lot of my containers are vintage the only way I can test burn them is to pour them first for me...if I'm ever in doubt I will do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fields Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Those are adorable...but, how does that work when the wax is mounded like that...does it spill?? Very well done!!Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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